Meri
- Pronunciation
- [Me-ri]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Mirthful: Joyous. Also An Abbreviation Of Meredith.
- Origin
- English
Meri Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,493 baby girls have been named Meri. The name peaked in 1961 with 89 US births that year (rank #1172). In 2024, ranked #8240 nationally — 7,068 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Meri
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Meri births are: California (143), New York (128), Michigan (50).
Other English-Origin Names Like Meri
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4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Meri's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Meri
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Compare Meri to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Meri against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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